The SAMU 2025-2026 audited financial statements were presented by Patrick Moore, an audit partner at MNP, at the September students’ council meeting.
The audit found that SAMU’s total expenses increased by 19 per cent from the previous year, primarily due to a larger student population and increased use of its health and dental programs.
Moore said the financial statements indicate that SAMU relies primarily on the university for its revenue, with the majority coming from student fees and health and dental fees. Total revenue for the 2025-2026 financial year increased by about five per cent to just under $15 million.
Elizabeth Russell, vice-president (student life), reported that she discussed improving mental health resources during her monthly meeting with Allison Drew-Hassling, MacEwan’s associate vice-president of student support and accountability.
During questioning, councillor Trinh asked whether Russell and Drew-Hassling had discussed the success of Uwill, MacEwan’s newest mental health program. Russell said that some details are still unavailable, and that the “conversation has started, but it is still relatively new.”
Alem Tesfay, vice-president (external), wrote in his September report that he attended an Alberta Advanced Education session on campus neutrality and student codes of conduct. When councillor Namoc asked for further details, Tesfay said he was unable to share them.
The meeting concluded with councillor Moreno appointed to the audit committee for a term ending on Oct. 31.The SAMU 2025-2026 audited financial statements were presented by Patrick Moore, an audit partner at MNP, at the September students’ council meeting.
The audit found that SAMU’s total expenses increased by 19 per cent from the previous year, primarily due to a larger student population and increased use of its health and dental programs.
Moore said the financial statements indicate that SAMU relies primarily on the university for its revenue, with the majority coming from student fees and health and dental fees. Total revenue for the 2025-2026 financial year increased by about five per cent to just under $15 million.
Elizabeth Russell, vice-president (student life), reported that she discussed improving mental health resources during her monthly meeting with Allison Drew-Hassling, MacEwan’s associate vice-president of student support and accountability.
During questioning, councillor Trinh asked whether Russell and Drew-Hassling had discussed the success of Uwill, MacEwan’s newest mental health program. Russell said that some details are still unavailable, and that the “conversation has started, but it is still relatively new.”
Alem Tesfay, vice-president (external), wrote in his September report that he attended an Alberta Advanced Education session on campus neutrality and student codes of conduct. When councillor Namoc asked for further details, Tesfay said he was unable to share them.
The meeting concluded with councillor Moreno appointed to the audit committee for a term ending on Oct. 31.
